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C848 CTR

1986 Renault 4

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

163,326 mi
Last recorded163,326 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Renault 4111,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC848 CTR
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2023 163,326 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp dip beam tell tail n/w

Fail 28 Apr 2023 163,285 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 169,683 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

hazards inop but registered before april 86

o/s/mirror glass missing but being left hand drive ok

Fail 24 Feb 2022 169,673 miles

Brake performance not tested front brakes seriously out of balance. n/s/f brake has no reading (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Feb 2021 166,620 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 166,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 164,192 miles

Battery clamp poor.

Brake pedal travel long.

N/s/f wing corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to front to back brake pipes.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 164,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust clamp to manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery clamp poor.

Brake pedal travel long.

N/s/f wing corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to front to back brake pipes.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 164,192 miles

Battery clamp poor.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around manifold joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lights fitted but only working on o/s (not a failure due to vehicle age)

N/s/f park brake less efficient than o/s/f.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to both front floor areas.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 164,192 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery clamp poor.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around manifold joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lights fitted but only working on o/s (not a failure due to vehicle age)

N/s/f park brake less efficient than o/s/f.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to both front floor areas.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 164,133 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/split

Offside Rear tyre perished/split

Fail 27 Oct 2017 164,000 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive over 2000 hc (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both have wrong headlights fitted (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor cannot be secured up away from drivers view (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush front most bush worn on shocker (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 28 Jul 2016 149,035 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 4?

Based on 1,716 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
684
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 48
position lamp(s) not working 42
Steering rack gaiter split 36
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C848 CTR is a 1986 Renault 4 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1986 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 111,636 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault 4 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C848 CTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C848 CTR is a 1986 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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